Other investment, Currency and deposits, Other Sectors (BPM6) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Other investment, Currency and deposits, Other Sectors (BPM6) was 139.27 million US dollar in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Currency and deposits, Other Sectors (BPM6) in Sierra Leone, 2003–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2024, other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) in Sierra Leone stood at 139.27 million US dollar.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.4% on the previous year and down 21.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) in Sierra Leone peaked at 177.33 million US dollar in 2014 and was at its lowest, 498.37 US dollar, in 2003.
Sierra Leone ranks 119th of 153 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Currency and deposits, Other Sectors (BPM6) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 498.37 US dollar | — |
| 2005 | 1.97 million US dollar | +394637.6% |
| 2006 | 2.23 million US dollar | +13.4% |
| 2007 | 31.08 million US dollar | +1293.3% |
| 2008 | 38.03 million US dollar | +22.3% |
| 2009 | 57.01 million US dollar | +49.9% |
| 2010 | 57.60 million US dollar | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 82.85 million US dollar | +43.8% |
| 2012 | 169.45 million US dollar | +104.5% |
| 2013 | 175.33 million US dollar | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 177.33 million US dollar | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 155.76 million US dollar | -12.2% |
| 2016 | 122.07 million US dollar | -21.6% |
| 2017 | 168.12 million US dollar | +37.7% |
| 2018 | 90.34 million US dollar | -46.3% |
| 2019 | 90.27 million US dollar | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 118.94 million US dollar | +31.8% |
| 2021 | 114.20 million US dollar | -4.0% |
| 2022 | 121.97 million US dollar | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 130.87 million US dollar | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 139.27 million US dollar | +6.4% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 139.27 million US dollar is below the median for low income countries, which is 227.39 million US dollar, 61% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 139.27 million US dollar is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 466.18 million US dollar, 30% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other investment, Currency and deposits, Other Sectors (BPM6) in Sierra Leone changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +394637.6% | 498.37 US dollar | 1.97 million US dollar |
| 2007 | +1293.3% | 2.23 million US dollar | 31.08 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.72 million US dollar | 498.37 US dollar | 57.01 million US dollar | 6 |
| 2010s | 128.91 million US dollar | 57.60 million US dollar | 177.33 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 125.05 million US dollar | 114.20 million US dollar | 139.27 million US dollar | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More economy & growth data for Sierra Leone
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.55 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.53 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -33,272 BoP, current US$ (2010)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2010)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -0.0053 BoP, current US$ per person (2010)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 121.78 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -16.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0175 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 14.09 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -12.59 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) in Sierra Leone?
- Other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) in Sierra Leone was 139.27 million US dollar in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 177.33 million US dollar in 2014.
- What is the lowest other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 498.37 US dollar in 2003.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6)?
- Sierra Leone ranks 119th out of 153 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other investment, currency and deposits, other sectors (bpm6) rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Other investment, Currency and deposits, Other Sectors (BPM6) (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.